Sr. Talent Development Specialist

Inspire•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

As the Talent Supervisor for our Inspire Company Restaurant (ICR) level team members and management teams, you will play a crucial role in shaping our company Inspire U development program, building on our cultural beliefs, and supporting a robust learning strategy for our team member experience. You will also be responsible for fostering a positive work environment and promoting continuous learning and development initiatives. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants across nearly 60 global markets. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. Our brands are diverse, distinctive, and fan favorites. In a sense, you could say we seek those who provide something different than the norm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and / or relatable professional work experience
Passion for fostering a positive work culture and supporting team member growth
Working knowledge of group setting learning delivery
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships
Strong understanding of culture development and employee engagement strategies
Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing learning and development programs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Ability to assess needs, influence, collaborate, deliver and leadership
Presentation Skills
Ability to set direction, develop and lead learning and development strategies that are aligned with business strategy
Time/Organization Management
Coaching and ability to act as a mentor
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and persuade
Innovation and creativity

Responsibilities

Support and implement strategies to boost team member engagement and ROI on executed Inspire U development programs.
Support the design and implementation of a comprehensive learning and development program for restaurant team members.
Cultivate and reinforce a positive and inclusive company culture that aligns with our core values and mission.
Promote class attendance and execution by monitoring overall execution and sharing results with restaurant leadership teams.
Offer guidance on the creation of Individual Development Plans for teams members enrolled in our development programs.
Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and motivation.
Identify skill gaps and development opportunities, providing recommendations on program improvements.
Promote recognition to celebrate outstanding performance and accomplishments.
Provide recommendations and assess the efficacy of current training practices and content.
Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description.